Window & Door Hardware Design
Designing Sliding Hardware that Feels Smooth But Locks Strong
Most sliding systems fail for a boring reason: teams chase “smooth” first and engineer security later. I’ve seen the opposite mistake too, and it is just as expensive once claims, callbacks, and angry distributors pile up.
Global vs Regional Hardware Sourcing for High Volume OEMs
Most OEMs talk about resilience as if it is a procurement virtue. I think it is usually a post-crisis excuse. This piece breaks down when global hardware sourcing wins, when regional sourcing pays for itself, and where high-volume buyers still fool themselves.
Making Window & Patio Door Hardware Easy to Source
Most buyers do not lose money on hardware because prices are high. They lose it because specs are vague, compatibility is guessed, and sourcing starts two weeks too late.